Florence S. Jacobsen
Florence S. Jacobsen | |
|---|---|
 Jacobsen in 1962 | |
| 6th Young Women General President | |
| In office 1961–1972 | |
| Appointed by | David O. McKay |
| Preceded by | Bertha S. Reeder |
| Succeeded by | Ruth H. Funk |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 7, 1913 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
| Died | March 5, 2017 (aged 103) Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
| Spouse(s) | Ted Jacobsen (until his death in 2009) |
| Children | 3 |
| Parents | Willard Richards Smith Florance Grant |
| Relatives | Joseph F. Smith (grandfather) Heber J. Grant (grandfather) |
| Alma mater | University of Utah |
| Awards | Junius F. Wells Award |
| Website | Florence S. Jacobsen |
Florence Smith Jacobsen (April 7, 1913 – March 5, 2017) was an American religious leader. She was a member with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). She served as the sixth General President of the Young Women's Mutual Improvement Association from 1961 to 1972.
Jacobsen died in Salt Lake City, Utah on March 5, 2017 at the age of 103.[1]
References
[change | change source]Other websites
[change | change source]- Janet Peterson and LaRene Gaunt (1993). Keepers of the Flame: General Presidents of the Young Women (Salt Lake City: Deseret Book)
- Lavina Fielding, “Florence Smith Jacobsen: In Love with Excellence,” Ensign, June 1977, pp. 25–26
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